how do you send coins to PCGS to be graded?

Question by amos: how do you send coins to PCGS to be graded?
also how much does it cost and is it really worth it if i believe i have a franklin half 1951 that is atleast ms65. also should i send it to pcgf or ngc

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Answer by TaipingDealer bid on an MS-65 1952 1/2 is only $ 52. It is not one of the rarer coins, either by mintage nor is it a grade rarity item. You need to take it to a coin dealer, who deals with PCGS . . . → Read More: how do you send coins to PCGS to be graded?

holograph american mint coins?

Question by flyprincess4: holograph american mint coins?
I have two holograph american mint $ 10 coins. One is an 2001 american eagle and the other is a 2000 liberty. They are both made in Germany and are American Mint. Thats all I know about them. I inherited them from my mother. Just curious about their worth. I can’t find anything about the holographic ones.

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Answer by Ty HLast I heard they are worth about 25 dollars.

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Buying and Collecting Ancient Roman Coins

Buying and Collecting Ancient Roman Coins

Ever wondered what Emperors like Constantine the Great, Nero or Julius Ceaser looked like and wanted to hold something in your hand that may have been held by one of these Emperors or someone living during that time.

If you are a collector with a low budget, particularly a coin collector then you should seriously consider taking up the hobby of Roman coin collecting.

There are a number of reasons why I prefer collecting Roman coins then other antiques including other ancient coins. Firstly there are . . . → Read More: Buying and Collecting Ancient Roman Coins

Upcoming Collectible Coins for 2012

Upcoming Collectible Coins for 2012

Article by Mark Etinger

As a coin collector, you need to be on top of the newest coins to be released every year. 2012 has some cool coins coming out from the U.S Mint as well as other foreign mints. There are more releases to collections already put out as well as brand new coins in their own class.

The first to come out is the next set in the United States Mint America the Beautiful quarters. These state quarters will focus on a variety of beautiful . . . → Read More: Upcoming Collectible Coins for 2012

I am trying to find a cleaner to clean silver coins?

Question by : I am trying to find a cleaner to clean silver coins?
I have some old silver coins that need cleaning before I can try and pawn them. I would like a cleaner where I can dump them in the solution and dry later.

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Answer by JStrong Alcohol

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If you ever collected coins, which coins did you start with and why did you start? What do you collect now?

Question by RH in AK: If you ever collected coins, which coins did you start with and why did you start? What do you collect now?
I’m interested in knowing why people started collecting coins, what coins they started with? Also, how did your collecting evolve? Did you start with U.S. state quarters and later move on to U.S. Morgan dollars?

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Answer by mcat9736My sister collects coins, she started with a set of coins from her birth year that hadn’t been toiuched, she has since moved to untouched state quaters and on . . . → Read More: If you ever collected coins, which coins did you start with and why did you start? What do you collect now?

A Brief History Of Coins

A Brief History Of Coins

Article by Borge Nielsen

One of the most popular hobbies today is coin collecting. Anyone can start collecting coins anytime and any day. You may begin by collecting the coins you have in your piggy bank, or in your pocket. Coin collecting starts to get more interesting, and sometimes more costly, when a collector is willing to cough up a considerable amount of cash for a particular coin, like a vintage or turn-of-the-century variant. Many veteran coin collectors buy expensive coins to shore up the value of . . . → Read More: A Brief History Of Coins

Coin Values ? 3 Coins That are More Valuable Than Others

Coin Values ? 3 Coins That are More Valuable Than Others

With the global economy so fragile, many people are relying on coin collections to build their nest eggs. And, it’s not a bad idea! Coin values will never “crash” like the rest of the economy can, and, with so many collectors out there, you will always have a market to sell them to.

But which ones offer you the best coin values? If you’re starting a collection, look for these 3 coins:

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Antique/Ancient Coins?

Question by fendercjr: Antique/Ancient Coins?
I need to contact somebody about old coins. I have 3 coins that I would like to get info and or a price on? Does anybody know a website that I can contact?

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Answer by Filip JakackiTry an antique show, or post any information about the coins on yahoo answers. Im a coin collector myself (some of my precious coins include an American 1776 Continental dollar, a 1942 Nazi Reichsmark (and many other WW1 and WW2 coins) and many gold and silver coins like a Polish $ . . . → Read More: Antique/Ancient Coins?

how do you melt down silver coins into bars?

Question by Kyle J: how do you melt down silver coins into bars?
I would like to know what equiptment I would need and how to do it. Also should you remove the extra metal from the coins so its 99.999% silver and if so how would you do that?

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Answer by raysorWhat’s the point? If they are coins of the realm presumably it’s illegal?

You would lose some of their value as coins. Just sell them and buy silver ingots.

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